1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 190 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 198 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |